I'm interested
in
General Session Science Session Adult Services
Session
Practitioner Seminars Nutrition
Session
Free Workshops
Newark, NJ | April 26-29, 2012
Upcoming Events
Autism Research Institute Conferences
CME Approved Level 1 Practitioner Seminar      Go to Level 2 Seminar

herbertFree Seminar Preview: Autism as a Multisystem, Whole-Body Disorder

Preview Martha Herbert, M.D., Ph.D.'s presentation about environmental factors and autism. Medical professionals can earn an hour of Continuing Medical Education free of charge.

Watch now

Practitioner Seminars are designed for licensed healthcare professionals who provide primary medical care to children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. They are approved for AMA-PRA Category 1 Credits™.

As of 12/31/11, ARI is no longer be maintaining a clinician registry (a.k.a "the DAN list").
    

Level 1 Practitioner Seminar: A two-day seminar for review of the scientific data supporting the medical treatment of autism spectrum disorders.

Information presented in our professional seminars is pertinent for MDs, DOs, Naturopathic Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Chiropractors, and Physician's Assistants, and Nutritionists and Dietitians who hold an undergraduate degree and are licensed and monitored by a supervisory board at the state or national level, and possess at least one of the following degrees: Dietetic Technician, Registered Certified Nutritionist, Certified Clinical Nutritionist, Registered Dietician, Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist, or Licensed Dietician, or Certified Nutrition Specialist (through the American College of Nutrition). RNs, psychologists, homeopaths, dentists, and pharmacists will likely find the seminar information useful and they are also welcome to attend.

More:
Level 2 Seminar Schedule/Speakers
Nutrition Session for Parents & Caregivers (Saturday only)

THURSDAY & FRIDAY April 26-27th


LEVEL 1 Practitioner SEMINAR - THURSDAY APRIL 26TH SESSION
 
7:00-8:00
Registration, Coffee, Exhibit Viewing
8:30-10:15
Autism as a Multisystem, Whole-Body Disorder, Part One
SPEAKER  Martha Herbert, MD, PhD
10:15-10:30
Morning Break & Exhibit Viewing and Exhibit Viewing
10:30-11:45
Autism as a Multisystem, Whole Body Disorder, Part Two
SPEAKER  Martha Herbert, MD, PhD
11:45-12:45
Neurological Abnormalities in ASD
SPEAKER  Richard Frye, MD, PhD
12:45-1:00
Treatment Perspectives from an Adult with Autism
SPEAKER  Sondra Williams
1:00-2:00
Lunch, Exhibit Viewing
2:00-3:00
Mitochondrial Factors and Their Diagnosis in Autism
expandedContent_1cs36
SPEAKER  Robert Naviaux, MD, PhD
3:00-4:00
Gastrointestinal Issues in Autism (telecast)
expandedContent_1cs36
SPEAKER  Timothy Buie, MD
4:00-4:15
Afternoon Break & Exhibit Viewing
4:15-5:45
Immunology and Autism
expandedContent_1cs38
SPEAKER  Judy Van de Water, PhD
5:45-6:00
Q & A with afternoon speakers


LEVEL 1 Practitioner SEMINAR - FRIDAY APRIL 27TH SESSION
 
8:00-9:00
Identification, Diagnosis, Referrals
expandedContent_1cs40
SPEAKER  Pamela J. Compart, MD
9:00-10:00
Effective Medical Management
expandedContent_1cs40
SPEAKER  Elizabeth Mumper, M.D., FAAP
10:00-10:15
Morning Break & Exhibit Viewing
10:15-11:15
The Role of Nutrition & Dietetics in Autism Treatment
expandedContent_1cs41
SPEAKER  Kelly Barnhill, CN, CCN
11:15-12:15
Comprehensive Baseline Laboratory Assessment
expandedContent_1cs41
SPEAKER  Pamela J. Compart, M.D.
12:15-12:30
Q & A with Morning Speakers
12:30-1:30
Lunch, Exhibit Viewing
1:30-2:30
Comprehensive Lab Assessment: Amino Acids & Neurotransmitters
expandedContent_1cs42
SPEAKER  Peta Cohen, MS, RD
2:30-3:30
Gastrointestinal Problems: Laboratory Assessment and Interpretation
expandedContent_1cs42
SPEAKER  Richard Lord, PhD
3:30-3:45
Afternoon Break & Exhibit Viewing
3:45-5:00
Comprehensive Case Management
expandedContent_1cs44
SPEAKER  Elizabeth Mumper, MD, FAAP
5:00-5:30
Q&A with afternoon speakers
7:00-8:30
Clinician Roundtable
expandedContent_1cs44
expandedContent_1cs38